The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was designed by the authors as a simple means of screening for postnatal depression in health care settings. It can also be used by researchers seeking information on factors that influence the emotional well-being of new mothers and their families. The scale has appeared in a number of languages and 20 of these translations are included here, together with the original English version.This handbook is about the use of the EPDS and is designed for health professionals and researchers.Also available:Where There Is No Psychiatrist: A Mental Health Care Manual - ISBN 1901242757Liaison Psychiatry: Planning Services for Specialist Settings - ISBN 1901242471 RCPsych Publications is the publishing arm of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (based in London, United Kingdom), which has been promoting excellence in mental health care since 1841. Produced by the same editorial team who publish The British Journal of Psychiatry, they sell books for both psychiatrists and other mental health professionals; and also many written for the general public. Their popular series include the College Seminars Series, the NICE mental health guidelines and the Books Beyond Words series for people with intellectual disabilities.    RCPsych publishes in all areas of psychiatry and mental health, including but not limited to:  Clinical psychiatric practice  Intellectual disability  Mental health services for children, adolescents, adults and the elderly  Psychopharmacology  Psychotherapy  Rehabilitation psychiatry  Family mental health  Service provision    RCPsych Publications books can help with the following disorders:   Addictions  Affective disorders   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)   Bereavement  Borderline personality disorder  Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)   Dementia  Depression  Eating disorders  Perinatal psychiatric disorder  Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)   Psychosis   Schizophrenia  Sleep problems

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